About this role
Experian's Global Cybersecurity M&A practice helps the Board and management understand and manage cybersecurity risk throughout the M&A lifecycle. Our approach is grounded in applicable regulatory guidance and industry best practices aligned to the needs of our business. We provide prioritized insights, applicable recommendations, and practical roadmaps to address gaps and reduce risk. Using methodologies, tools, and techniques, our cybersecurity specialists assess vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and program gaps to strengthen overall security posture.
What you'll do
The Global Cybersecurity M&A team is looking for a specialist to help grow Experian's investment portfolio and to assist with the divestiture of business units as we evolve. As part of the EGSO M&A team, you will work with newly acquired businesses across a range of industries, delivering thoughtful solutions to address transaction‑specific cybersecurity risks. As the threat landscape continues to evolve, our mission is to help Experian identify, understand, and manage cybersecurity risk across the enterprise.
Individuals in this role partner with corporate development leaders and business units to identify, assess, and manage cybersecurity risks that can partake in valuation, transaction structure, and successful post‑close outcomes.
You will report to the M&A Security Lead.
Summary of Primary Responsibilities
You will support multiple M&A activities, with responsibilities that may include:
Lead cybersecurity due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, investments, and divestituresDefine the cybersecurity approach for each transaction by documenting the seller's technology environment, security and privacy posture, and third‑party due diligence results before deal closeAssess cybersecurity risks within the transaction, advise on prioritization, and recommend pre‑ and post‑close remediation actionsIdentify material cyber risks that may affect valuation, deal structure, or integration planningCommunicate risk recommendations to corporate development leaders, executives, and technical partnersContribute to practical remediation plans and post‑close cybersecurity roadmapsManage multiple concurrent diligence effortsProduce clear, detailed cybersecurity and risk assessment reports for acquisitions, investments, and divestitures, requiring strong writing skillsHelp with post‑close integration strategy development and the coordination of issue resolution throughout the integration process.Contribute to the ongoing development of practice workbooks, processes, tools, and reporting as part of broader team responsibilities.Will travel internationally with travel at 10-15% with limited notice Qualifications
8+ years of experience in cybersecurity advisory, transaction services, technology and security auditing, or related rolesExperience performing or leading cybersecurity due diligence and risk assessments for M&A transactions across industriesExperience with information security, risk, data privacy, and legal considerations in M&A contextsIdentify, assess, and communicate cyber risks that impact deal value, structure, and post close executionBroad expertise across multiple security domains, with a solid technical background and the ability to discuss implementation detailsExperienced in managing workstreams and deliverables end to end, including partner communication and coordinationExperience translating complex technical issues into clear, business relevant insights for nontechnical audiencesExperience delivering high quality reports and documentationComfortable managing multiple concurrent engagements independentlyCollaborative and proactive team contributor, supporting knowledge sharing, tooling, process improvement, and professional development Our benefits include: Medical, life and dental insurance, Asociación Solidarista, International Share Save Plan, Flex Work/Work from home, Paid time off, Birthday day off, Annual Performance Bonus, Education Reimbursement, Family Bonding, Bereavement Leave, Referral Program, and more.
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